Letter from Farhi HQ

Welcome to the fourth issue of Sweet Talk. With spring finally well under way, our focus for this issue has turned to the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. In this issue, we explore the tradition of fasting and how it is broken in countries around the world. We’ve also rounded up interesting rituals that are unique to certain countries, such as the cannons of Lebanon and why South African Muslims must wait for the eyes of a maan kyker to declare the end of Ramadan.

Here at Rita Farhi, we have everything you need for both Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr, from delicious dates to break your fast to wonderful gifts to send your loved ones. Visit pages 6-7 for our Ramadan products and you’ll find our selection of Eid al Fitr gifts on p8-9. Every issue we bring you a delightful recipe to try at home, using our delicious Rita Farhi products. For issue four, we’re bringing you a simple yet incredibly moreish nut brittle, perfect for sharing… or keeping all to yourself!

And finally, with Allergy Awareness Week starting at the end of April, we explore the products from Rita Farhi that are allergen friendly. Whether you’re dairyfree, vegetarian or vegan, we will always have something sumptuous for your consumption.

We hope you enjoy this issue and that you’ll join us for issue five, our summer special soon.

The Rita Farhi Story

Rita Farhi is a family business selling luxury chocolate covered fruits and nuts. Tracing their roots to Turkey and the wider Mediterranean, Farhi is named after their beloved family matriarch, Rita.

Steeped in heritage, Farhi fuses traditional recipes with modern techniques, to create luxurious, exquisite, food items that are beautifully presented and ready to gift. With an importance placed on ingredients provenance, Farhi’s chocolate covered fruits and nuts use produce from all over the world. From hand-picked Bolivian Brazil nuts to juicy Spanish oranges, and plump Chilean raisins to sun-kissed Californian almonds, all of which are then dipped or enrobed in rich Belgian chocolate for sweet treats that are carefully and lovingly crafted, so that you can enjoy and gift luxury in every box.

Whatever the occasion, let the magic of Rita Farhi enhance your celebration.

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Letter from Farhi HQ..................................................................... 2 Break-Fast Traditions................................................................... 4 Ramadan Traditions from around the world.......................... 5 Ramadan at Rita Farhi.............................................................. 6-7 Eid al-Ftir at Rita Farhi............................................................. 8-9 Mixed Nut Brittle Recipe........................................................ 10-11 Dates for your Diary.................................................................... 12 Thank a Teacher Day.................................................................. 13 Next Issue........................................................................................14